Converting Measures: Test Your Skills

The video tutorial by Jeff Jacobson focuses on converting units between the customary system used in the US and the metric system used globally. It begins with an introduction to both systems, highlighting the differences and similarities. The tutorial then provides two examples: converting quarts to gallons and comparing ounces to kilograms. The video emphasizes understanding conversion factors and using them to switch between units effectively.

Which of the following is a customary unit of length?

• Yard

• Kilometer

• Liter

• Meter

What is the base unit for volume in the metric system?

• Cup

• Liter

• Gallon

• Pint

What is a conversion factor?

• A unit of measurement

• A rate that equals one

• A mathematical operation

• A type of customary unit

How many quarts are in one gallon?

• 2

• 5

• 3

• 4

If you have 36 quarts, how many gallons do you have?

• 9

• 6

• 8

• 7

What is the first step in converting 25 ounces to kilograms?

• Convert pounds to kilograms

• Convert ounces to liters

• Convert ounces to pounds

• Convert ounces to grams

How many ounces are in one pound?

• 16

• 18

• 14

• 12

What is the approximate weight of 25 ounces in kilograms?

• 1.2 kg

• 1.0 kg

• 0.7 kg

• 0.5 kg

Which is greater: 25 ounces or 2 kilograms?

• They are equal

• 25 ounces

• Cannot be determined

• 2 kilograms

What is the conversion factor from pounds to kilograms?

• 0.65

• 0.45

• 0.35

• 0.55